Team Associated's new RC8T3e Team Kit 1/8-scale 4WD electric truck

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By Aaron Waldron
LiveRC.com

New from Team Associated:
www.teamassociated.com

1:8 Scale Electric 4WD Off Road Competition Truggy Kit

Team Associated has taken all of the performance engineering developed for the RC8B3, RC8B3e, and RC8T3 Team kits and used the data to complete the family of 1:8 off road vehicles with our new brushless powered RC8T3e Team Kit!

The RC8T3e Team Kit was developed based on the RC8T3 nitro truggy and uses a unique proprietary hard anodized 7075-T6 aluminum chassis specifically designed for brushless power with optimum weight distribution and superior handling. 

The RC8T3e shares over 90% parts compatibility with the RC8T3 nitro truggy, offering the perfect solution for multi-class racers. Knowing that racers would be competing in 1:8 buggy and truggy in both nitro and electric forms at the same events, the RC8T3e was designed to handle and respond to changes like the rest of it's 1:8 family. This similar handling characteristic gives the racer a huge advantage, as tuning changes can be applied seamlessly!

Designed to handle, built to win. The RC8T3e Team Kit was designed to give the committed electric 1:8 racer the highest level of performance that will help take your program to the next level.

Features

• Hard-anodized 7075-T6 aluminum chassis features an optimized weight bias layout for improved handling and stability
• New V2 diffs included for longer life and improved performance
• Front suspension features pillow ball uprights for increased adjustability and improved durability
• Lightweight ring gears and optimized precision ball bearing sizing reduces drivetrain rotational mass for improved acceleration and battery efficiency
• Gearboxes feature a 4.6:1 internal gear ratio with fast access differentials for quick removal, tuning and maintenance
• Six universal drive shafts for efficient drivetrain power delivery and ease of maintenance
• 7075-T6 aluminum 16mm "Big Bore" threaded shocks with TiN coated 3.5mm shafts, larger diameter precision springs, and optimized bladders for more precise volume compensation
• 7075-T6 aluminum shock towers front and rear feature finely tuned shock mounting and upper arm positions
• Refined suspension geometry with lower hinge pin inserts for quick and easy roll center adjustments
• Lightweight one-piece wing mounts feature height and forward positioning adjustment for more precise handling
• Pro-Line RC8T3e clear body and Team Associated molded wing included
• Two-piece sliding motor mount for easy gear mesh adjustment and motor removal

Vehicle Specifications:
Power Source: Electric
Terrain: Off-Road
Body Style: Truck
Scale Size: 1:8 Scale
Assembly Level: Kit*
Length: 560mm (22.05in)
Width: varies
Wheelbase: 376.5mm (14.82in)
Weight: varies
Drive: 4WD

* This vehicle comes as a kit and must be fully assembled by the user. Electronics and/or an engine/motor may be required.

Required to Complete:

• 2 channel radio/transmitter -- FM/PCM/2.4GHz recommended
• Transmitter batteries
• 1:8 scale speed control, motor, and pinion (see motor manufacturer's gearing recommendations for correct pinion size).
• High-torque steering servo
• 1:8 scale truggy wheels and tires
• CA (Cyanoacrylate) glue
• Polycarbonate-specific spray paint or polycarbonate-specific bottled paint and airbrush
• Tools: Needle nose pliers, Hobby knife, Reamer/hole punch, Ride Height Gauge
• 4S LiPo battery and charger

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